Procurement Specialist – Defence (NEC/JCT)
* Full-time
* Department: Defence
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Already holding SC Clearance is desirable. If you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.
About the role
We are currently seeking skilled Procurement Specialists / Managers interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team.
Responsibilities
* Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to public and private sector Defence clients.
* Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and/or services, ensuring that procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements.
* Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies.
* Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment.
* Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) either individually or as part of a team.
* Managing strategic supplier relationships.
* Collaborating with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
Required Experience and Skills
* Proven track record in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure industries.
* Extensive experience of Procurement, Contract Management, and/or Contract Placement (sourcing) in sole source and competitive markets.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of New Engineering Contract (NEC3/NEC4) and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract frameworks.
* Experience in delivering service quality to clients and/or customers (internal or external) and may be responsible for dealing regularly with stakeholders on complex, controversial and contentious issues.
* Experience in chairing internal and external meetings involving senior stakeholders.
* Proven negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of liaising with diverse stakeholders.
* A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
* Trained in, or holds a sufficient level of experience of, Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC), Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023.
Security Clearance
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
Employment Conditions
Hybrid working is offered, with employee office and site attendance required 60% of the time, though this may flex depending on client and business requirements.
Additional Information
We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change, and we support work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Turner & Townsend is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
SOX Control Responsibilities
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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